Technology

University of Minnesota Scientists Successfully Fuel Tractor with Fertilizer

June 19, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Source: MPR News

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM) have invented a method by which farm tractors are able to run on a mixture of diesel fuel and anhydrous ammonia. According to MPR News, UMM researchers used a 70/30 blend of diesel and fertilizer and are hopeful that the tech’s increasing cost-effectiveness can help cut down farm equipment emissions by as much as 50%.

Blue River Technology Could ‘Redefine Farmer Input Costs’

June 19, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Following a visit to John Deere’s new Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, during the last week of May, Stanley Elliott, analyst with Stifel, says he sees opportunities with “Deere working to monetize its data platform as well as commercialize technologies acquired in the Blue River deal.”

Use of Mechanical Weeders Gaining Momentum

June 1, 2019 | Posted in Technology

One of the pioneering manufacturers of guided precision hoes for row crops — Garford Farm Machinery — has secured investment to help develop manufacturing facilities and its distribution network.

UK Project Aims to Develop ‘Hands Free’ Farming Model

May 21, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Hands Free Hectare (HFHa), a project run by Harper Adams University and Precision Decisions, a Map of Ag company, has received funding from Innovate UK to create a Hands Free Farm that will encompass 35 hectares or 86.5 acres.

Semcon to Produce AGCO’s Technical Service Publications

May 2, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Semcon, an international engineering services and product information firm based in Sweden, has initiated a multi-year partnership with AGCO. The agreement means that Semcon will be responsible for the development and production of AGCO’s aftermarket information.

North Dakota Investing $33 Million In UAS Infrastructure

May 1, 2019 | Posted in Technology

Source: Business Facilities

The UAS industry — of which a majority will be used to build out infrastructure to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) across North Dakota.

CNH Industrial Joins Partnership to Increase Connectivity for Brazilian Ag

April 16, 2019 | Posted in Technology

CNH Industrial has played a major role in the creation of ConectarAGRO, a consortium of eight partners from the agribusiness and telecommunications fields, whose aim is to bring open connectivity solutions to all the agricultural regions of Brazil.

CNH Industrial Rolls Out 3-D Printed Parts Capability

April 11, 2019 | Posted in Technology

The possibility of 3-D printing replacement parts for ag equipment has been talked about for a decade or more. Now, CNH Industrial is making it a reality. The company has taken a significant step in the implementation of Additive Manufacturing technology by producing its first 3-D printed replacement parts.